Good evening everyone! Welcome to Eurosport's LIVE coverage of the Europa League quarter-final second leg between Newcastle United and Benfica. I'm Graham Ruthven and you can contact me on Twitter (@grahamruthven) to let me know you're thoughts ahead of kick-off (20:05).
Europa League / Quarter-final
St James' Park / 11.04.2013
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Updated 11/04/2013 at 22:00 GMT+1
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What did you make of the game? Did Newcastle deserve to go through? Are Benfica favourites to win the Europa League now? Let me know on Twitter (@grahamruthven).
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That's the end of the road for Newcastle in Europe. They put up a good fight in the second half but Benfica are a class act. Real contenders for the tournament.
94'
FULL TIME: Newcastle United 1-1 Benfica
93'
Very nice goal from Benfica. Good one-two from Gaitan and Cardozo on the left and a calm finish by Salvio. That's the ability they have.
92'
GOAL! Newcastle 1-1 Benfica (92 mins - Salvio). And there's the goal that knocks Newcastle out, Salvio finishing from close range following Gaitan's low cross.
91'
Cabaye forces Artur into a nervous save, firing a freekick from 20 yards towards goal via a deflection.
90'
An additional four minutes of stoppage time to be played.
89'
Ben Arfa makes his way into the opposition box before cutting inside on to his left foot but he fires over the bar. That was a chance.
88'
Krul saves well from Gaitan after good play from Rodrigo on the left side.
87'
Perez sprints down the left side, taking the ball past three Newcastle players before Cabaye slides in to concede a corner.
86'
Simpson floats a cross into the box but despite the number of black and white shirts Benfica defend well.
85'
Newcastle have added a capacity for late goals to their game recently. If they can find another tonight they'll go through on howay goals (sorry).
84'
For the moment, the momentum is gone from Newcastle's game. Benfica have taken more control in the middle of the pitch.
83'
YELLOW CARD: Mike Williamson (Newcastle).
83'
Benfica attempt a clever short freekick, shifting the ball to Garay but the defender skews his shot wide.
82'
YELLOW CARD: Mapou Yanga-Mbiwa (Newcastle)
81'
Gaitan and Cardozo break forward on the counter but Yanga-Mbiwa intercepts before giving away a freekick.
80'
Cabaye attempts an effort from 30 yards but it lacks direction and trickles wide of the target. Had better options in front of him.
79'
This is relentless from Newcastle now. This time Ben Arfa gets to the byline but his cross is easily gathered by Artur.
78'
Newcastle look dangerous every time they come forward now. Such a difference to the first half.